Hockey - 42 cents 1992 - Canadian stamp
Specifications
- Quantity: 3 000 000
- Issue date: February 7, 1992
- Printer: Ashton-Potter Limited
- Perforation: 12.5 x 13
- Scott: #1401
Description
Canada Post honoured the 16th Olympic Winter Games in France, with a commemorative stamp booklet of 5 stamp designs. The stamps are being issued on February 7, 1992 - a day before the Games officially open in Albertville. Located in the Savoie Region in the heart of the French Alps, the Games will not only take place in Albertville, but in surrounding villages such as Tignes, Courchevel and the frequently visited Val d'Isère. The Savoie is situated in south-eastern France near the borders of Italy and Switzerland, strategically important for its passes through the western Alps. 5 separate sports have been chosen to represent Canada's participation in these Olympic Winter Games. Among the most popular and spectacular, these include alpine skiing, figure skating, ski jumping, hockey and bobsledding.
The 1st game of hockey played under rules resembling our own played in Montreal in 1875. Hockey made its 1st appearance as a demonstration sport at the 1920 Games in Antwerp, where the Winnipeg Falcons were the 1st to win an Olympic gold medal. Canada then won gold in 6 of the first 7 Winter Games.
Creators
Designed by Peter Adam
Designed by Katalin Kovats
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